As the Title says, I am in a bad market, and a soon to be investor. Where are the best cities/states to invest. I have been looking at potentially Indiana. What are some of the key things to know when it comes to long distance investing? What are the steps to getting a loan out of state? If anyon...
Flying home from my inaugural trip to BiggerPockets annual conference, I wanted to jot down a few thoughts on the experience for anyone considering attending in the future. Lonely, but not alone Whether you are a real estate investor, agent or loan officer, entrepreneurship can be isolating. What...
wanting to get started in buying & renting out houses literally don’t know anything what so ever about it what should i read or watch or do plz give me all the best information you have i don’t want to take a step forward just to go 100 steps back & lose everything
Hi all! I'm based in Boise and am curious if anyone has had success purchasing properties using real estate attorneys instead of a buyers agent, or paying an agent per service. For those who have done either, I'd like to hear: Who wrote your offer? What did you pay for that help, and was it a fla...
Something I’ve been thinking about when analyzing rental properties is how much initial repairs can change the cash-on-cash return. A property might look attractive based on the down payment and projected cash flow, but adding several thousand dollars in repairs or renovations increases the total...
If you bought a flip a few months ago, started the rehab, and are now getting close to completion —what’s your move? Seems like the market has slowed down and things are staying on longer. If the house isn't selling, what would be the best plan of action? Would you: • Keep lowering the price and ...
Hello, I have some questions about commerical real estate and financing. What is really the danger in buying property if really the credit is business credit? If a property goes under or has a major financial emergency then the risk is really the business not the personal credit. Ideally we don’t...
A lot of new wholesalers here are making offers on Zillow listings and struggling with volume. I research public records every day, so I wanted to share a free method that gets you in front of owners who haven't listed yet. 1. Start with code enforcement cases. Most large cities publish these on ...
We are purchasing a new primary residence in approximately 6 months. Should I sell or rent our current primary. Current home should rent for $2,500 per month. We owe $250k with a 3% mortgage and a HELOC for $150k at 10%. Home will sell around $425k. We currently earn $250k per year and have no ot...
Hi Everyone! Im a new, small investor, with a four property portfolio in Lubbock, Tx. Three out of the four are rented out, and one is vacant. Lately, I've been getting hit with non stop repairs and unexpected expenses, making it extremely difficult to stabilize. Dealing with losses, cash reserve...
A question for rental property owners: How are you currently keeping track of your property income, expenses, receipts, repairs, vendor invoices and other records throughout the year? Do you: Keep everything in spreadsheets? Use accounting/property-management software? Give everything to your acc...
The tenant paid half the rent and struggles with payments in general, evict and sell the house? The tenant had sec 8 voucher for 2 k, now sec 8 pays $500 only... The tenant cant afford the house. House is in Florida, near Cape Canaveral May sell for 350k, mortgage 2k The rent is 2.5K Interest rat...
Hi, I'm 18 years old and a senior in high school. I'm new to the BiggerPockets website and forum. I'm choosing to not go to college next year because I don't believe it takes a degree to become financially independent with real estate. I want to gain experience and get involved with real estate. ...
Hello, Looking to hear from owner's that have done a seller financed deal or knows of someone that did and what was the outcome, good or bad?
I am a first time home buyer/real estate investor currently looking for a 2-4 unit property to do some light rehab, rent, and refinance and live in one of the units. I have spoken to multiple lenders, and they seem to pre approve me around 350-400k. I can put down more than 5% but this price rang...
Hey all! My wife and I are looking to buying our first house and we would love some advice from some seasoned investors and homeowners. My wife and I are 20 years old, bring a little under 100 a year, have zero debt, and have 30k to invest. it feels a little bit intimidating to be thinking about ...
scenario purchase price 950k 250k down 700k mortgage.. sell for 1.2 I 1031 into new building so I cover the 950k purchase what about the mortgage? Do I need to get a mortgage for 700k to match the original balance I will have paid this loan in full prior to this as my pre pay is up.. so there wil...
Not the win, the near miss. The roof you didn't budget for, the tenant who stopped paying in month three, the rehab that doubled, the loan terms you didn't read closely enough. I'll go first. I planned for the foundation repair. I did not plan for what leveling a house does to the plumbing undern...
Section 8 inspections sound scary until you've passed a few hundred of them. They're not looking for a perfect house — they're checking that it's safe, clean, and functional. Here's what actually fails a unit in Memphis: no working smoke detectors or CO detectors, chipped or peeling paint (lead r...
Orange County apartment vacancy reached 4.3% in Q2 2026, up from 3.8% a year earlier, while average asking rent rose only 1.8% to $2,727 a month (source: Kidder Mathews, Q2 2026 Orange County Multifamily Market Report, CoStar data). What it means for owners: OC is still one of the tightest market...
My wife and I are looking at our first multifamily investment in Western Connecticut and would appreciate some experienced investors’ opinions. Here are the numbers: ● Purchase price: $400,000 for three units. ● Layout: Each apartment is a 2-bed, 1-bath with a balcony. ● Projected rent after reno...
Just wanted to know if rental arbitrage is a good way to start investing. I'm just asking this question, cause I'm new and don't have to much capital for a down payment on a property. I'm learning and want to continue to learn the right way. I'm really interested in Short-Term / Vacation Homes. T...
I'm getting conflicting advice from lenders whether i can have two second home mortgages in the same city. If both are used for primary use and rental use, is it possible? Fannie Mae doesn't have a blanket mileage limitation so it may be lender underwriting specific requirement? I'm looking to pu...
Would anyone be open to having a conversation about their investment goals and criteria? I'm trying to get a better feel for the different veiws that investors take into consideration when looking at a property. Looking forward to the conversation Appreciate and Respect Your Time Dennis Bamford
Managing rental properties involves more than collecting rent. A surprising amount of time can disappear into repetitive tasks like: Responding to rental inquiries Pre-screening prospective tenants Scheduling showings Following up on incomplete applications Answering routine tenant questions Rout...